AG Opinion 2026-10: Municipal fire codes
Kansas municipalities may not adopt local fire codes that are less restrictive than the Kansas Fire Prevention Code.
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Newton’s Themian Park awarded $500,000 grant
The grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce will help fund new basketball courts, pickleball courts, a restroom, an open shelter, and lighting.
Read more: City of Newton
Municipal Bond Trends for October 19, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer’s credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.
Miami County, Kansas hires Nathan Law as next County Administrator
As Miami County prepares for the retirement of Shane Krull on January 8, 2027, following 22 years of dedicated service as County Administrator, the Board is excited to welcome Nathan into this role and begin the County’s next chapter. Nathan will start on December 14, 2026, allowing for a transition period before Shane’s retirement. Nathan brings more than 15 years of public sector experience and has served as Louisburg City Administrator since 2015.
Source: Miami County, Kansas
Topeka needs more housing
Topeka needs to add more than 200 housing units every year for the next two decades, a bank leader says, but there are four things holding back housing supply.
Read more: CJonline
City of Girard unveils new 10-acre solar farm
How does this assist and give back to the residents? The short answer, “cheaper utilities.”
Read more: Morning Sun
Municipal Bond Trends for October 16, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer’s credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.
Municipal Bond Trends for October 15, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer’s credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.
El Dorado voters consider ban on some data center, battery energy storage projects
If the ban passes in the Nov. 3 general election, it would take effect immediately and remain in place for 10 years.
Read more: KSN-TV
Local deputy creates sensory backpack project
Across the nation, law enforcement officials are implementing new methods to communicate more effectively with community members with autism or other sensory sensitivities.
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